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Conversation Beginner · Module 3 · Unit 11

Talking About Friends

Pre A1 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In today’s class, you will talk about your friends and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you have a best friend?
  2. Is your friend funny?
  3. What is your friend's name?

Listen and Repeat

  • This is my friend, Tom.

  • We are classmates.

  • I like my friend.

  • We enjoy playing together.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • buddy

    Noun

    /ˈbʌdi/

    Meaning:A close friend.

    Tom is my best buddy.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used informally for friends.

  • pal

    Noun

    /pæl/

    Meaning:A friend.

    He is a great pal.

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used in casual speech.

  • get along

    Phrasal Verb

    /ɡɛt əˈlɔːŋ/

    Meaning:To have a good relationship.

    We get along very well.

    Real Life Tip:

    Essential for talking about friendships.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing their friendship and classmates.
  • Daniel
    Is that your friend Tom?
  • Rachel
    Yes! He is my best buddy.
  • Daniel
    Do you guys get along well?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is Tom a best buddy?
  2. Are they classmates?
  3. Does Daniel have a bestie?

Point and Tell Me

  • This is my ____, Tom.

  • We are ____.

  • I ____ my friend.

  • We enjoy ____ together.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. Tom is my best ____.

  2. She is my ____.

  3. We ____ along well.

  4. is / This / my / friend / Tom

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Who is your best buddy?
  2. Do you get along with your classmates?
  3. Is your pal a bestie?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you have a best friend?
  2. Is your friend funny?
  3. What is your friend's name?
  4. How long have you known your friend?
  5. What do you do together?
  6. Does your friend live near you?
  7. Is your friend kind?
  8. Why do you like your friend?

buddy-buddy

Idiom

/ˈbʌdi ˈbʌdi/

Meaning:Being overly friendly.

They are acting all buddy-buddy.

Real Life Tip:

Used to describe close duos.

  • bestie

    Slang

    /ˈbɛsti/

    Meaning:Best friend.

    She is my bestie.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very popular among youth.

    • Rachel
    We do. We are classmates too.
  • Daniel
    That is nice. I have a bestie too.
  • Rachel
    Really? Is he a good pal?
  • Daniel
    Yes, we are totally buddy-buddy.
  • Rachel
    That sounds great!